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Best 32025 Florida Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,671 students in 32025, FL (there are 6 private schools, serving 617 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 32025, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).

The top ranked public schools in 32025, FL are Eastside Elementary School, Summers Elementary School and Richardson Sixth Grade Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 32025 have an score of 49% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32025, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.

Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 32025, FL Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Eastside Elementary School

(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
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256 Se Beech St
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8220

Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: #22.

Summers Elementary School

(Math: 59% | Reading: 50-54%)
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1388 Sw Mcfarlane Ave
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8250

Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #33.

Richardson Sixth Grade Academy

(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
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646 Se Pennsylvania St
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8130

Gr: 6 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Rank: #44.

Lake City Middle School

(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
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843 Sw Arlington Blvd
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 758-4800

Gr: 7-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Rank: #55.

Melrose Park Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
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820 Se Putnam St
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8260

Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: #66.

Columbia High School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
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469 Se Fighting Tiger Dr
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8080

Gr: 9-12 | 1,727 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 32025 Florida

32025, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

North Florida Aviation Academy (Closed 2020)

102 Se Academic Ave
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-4935

Gr: 9-12

Vocational/adult/community Education (Closed 2023)

409 Sw Saint Johns St
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-8190

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 32025, FL?

The top ranked public schools in 32025, FL include Eastside Elementary School, Summers Elementary School and Richardson Sixth Grade Academy.

How many public schools are located in 32025?

6 public schools are located in 32025.

What percentage of students in 32025 go to public school?

88% of all K-12 students in 32025 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).

What is the racial composition of students in 32025?

32025 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).